TEND A FOOT orthotics are designed to create neutral alignment throughout your lower extremities. Ideally the foot, ankle, knee and hip work in sync during gait whether walking or running. If your arches are not supported in your best neutral position then your joints are not in proper alignment.
This creates a greater likelihood of injury during activity as weight forces increase hundreds of times greater than normal while running. Therefore, it is extremely important that your orthotics provide a neutral foundation so your lower extremities can function in the most optimal position.
Most foot orthotics adjust the position of your arch, unless your orthotic provider considers the correct range of motion of the foot while constructing the orthotics, otherwise, other lower extremity problems may develop.
